Latest reviews

Jo Hawcroft reviewed: Free-machine Embroidery Workshop with Dawn Ireland

"Really enjoyed my class yesterday. Dawn was very welcoming and I couldn’t wait to get home and keep experimenting. Cake was delicious"

Dawn Ireland Textile Artist responded:

"Thanks for your lovely review Jo, so pleased you enjoyed the day, and the cake!"

Nicola Moyes reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Had a wonderful morning at a candle making workshop with Can to Candle today. Held in Kerry’s gorgeous home in Temple in Midlothian, she showed us how to make our own personalised candles to take away and also helped us to create our own unique fragrance blend to take away also. Kerry was very knowledgable and shared lots of hints and tips learned from her own experiences. Beautiful products available to buy and plenty of coffee and a homemade fruit crumble that was unreal - she even shared the recipe! Great for a bit of ‘me time’, as a gift or to learn a new hobby. I’ll definitely be booking up again! ?"

Andrew-Ryan Hanley reviewed: Forged in flames (Forged in fire experience)

"Absolutely fantastic!! Andy was an awesome instructor. Clear instruction and guidance but didn't hover over you and let you get stuck in. Genuinely nice guys. I will be coming again ? thank you. Love my knife ?"

Mrs Caroline M Gowland reviewed: Millinery Classes - Learn Hat Making like a Professional

"My husband bought me this course (after significant hints!) for Christmas - and I loved every moment. Silvia is a wonderful teacher with many years of experience behind her - so lots of tips and techniques to pass on. You're in great hands. I love my hats, but being able to make my own is another level altogether. I couldn't recommend this more highly. If you've always wanted to give hatmaking a go - just do it! I promise you won't regret it!"

linda foster reviewed: Willow heron workshop

"Hi Victoria Just to let you know that I had a fabulous time yesterday making the heron. The time just seemed to fly and before I knew it, it was home time. I am really pleased with the result and must say I enjoyed your approach to teaching, there when needed but watching over at the same time. I am really looking forward to my next course with you. Thanks Linda"

Debbie King reviewed: Bird sculpture - clay, paper, mixed media craft workshop

"I had a lovely day with Nikki (and Ellie). It was all the tips and details that Nikki gave me that made the difference to the final result; and whilst it did not go from an ugly duckling into a beautiful swan. the combination of wire, clay and paper transformed into a bird to be proud of ! A nice relaxing day with the benefit of learning new skills and having fun. Thank you"

Kate Chapman reviewed: Upholstery skills - from basic to advanced, traditional and modern styles

"A brilliant facility and everyone is friendly and welcoming. Jan and Angela are great teachers, very patient and never daunted when you bring in a slightly bizarre project. I had been meaning to book on a course for ages, finally got round to it and so pleased I did as I have been attending for the past two years and love Tuesday evenings. It is so satisfying when you finish something that you are proud of. Would highly recommend the course."

Ann reviewed: One Day Pottery Throwing Course, including lunch - Hampshire

"This course exceeded all expectations from the welcome, through calm expert instructions and a gentle guiding hand to avoid disasters. A throughly professional course but one where learning, achievement and social interactions were all valued. Lunch was excellent as were the frequent breaks to avoid total fatigue! Very good value on all levels. Well done to a young but successful enterprise which I hope will continue to prosper."

christina chin reviewed: Oak stool making experience - rustic carpentry & green wood work

"We had a fantastic experience doing this course with Ian. Perfectly structured course, firstly learning how to make a mallet and then transferring the skills to making an absolutely beautiful stool each. We are so happy with our stools in our home. Ian is a fantastic teacher and a really interesting man - we really enjoyed his company for the day. Thank you again!!"

Heather Mathews reviewed: The Zarzo Flower Basket

"A most enjoyable afternoon with the added bonus of a fabulous end product!"

Chloe Burrell reviewed: Stained glass for beginners

"Issy is an excellent teacher who makes this beginners day very satisfying as you walk into her lovely studio with not a clue, and walk out with a beautiful stained glass window that you have made yourself with her expert tuition. We can’t wait to do more!"

Karina Holland reviewed: Lampshade Making - Gathered & Pleated shades - Small Group - 2 day Workshop - Ebberston, North Yorkshire

"This course was fantastic! It was the first course of this type I had ever gone to so was a bit nervous– I was so surprised I completed day 2 with a beautiful shade gathered at the top and bottom. I loved it so much I decided to go back again to learn how to do box pleats at the top and gathered at the bottom. Jacqueline was so encouraging, allowing us to go at our own speeds ensuring that we were confident at each stage. I am now slowly going around our house getting creative adding splashes of colour with unique lampshades to different rooms."

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"So glad you enjoyed this course Karina, you are a pleasure to teach. We are running a scatter cushion course soon. I will let me know dates once they have been confirmed."

Karina Holland reviewed: Lampshade making - Traditional Tailored shades - Residential Weekend Workshop Retreat, High Force Hotel, Co Durham

"This course was fantastic! Jacqueline provided an interactive, encouraging atmosphere for which all the involved could bounce creative ideas off each other and get the most of our chosen face fabric/ trims and shade shape. The tailored shade provided a great platform to jump into our creative bundles for an enjoyable and entertaining weekend and we all left with a beautiful shade to bring home."

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Thank you Karina I am so glad you enjoyed this course. Your lampshade was beautiful, stunning choice of fabric and trim combination. Please send me a picture once you have found a base and and your lampshade is in it's forever home."

Karina Holland reviewed: Lampshade Making - Traditional Tailored shades - Small Group - 2 day Workshop - Ebberston, North Yorkshire

"This course was fantastic! Jacqueline provided an interactive, encouraging atmosphere for which all involved could bounce creative ideas off each other and get the most of our chosen face fabric/ trims and shade shape. The tailored shade provided a great platform to jump into our creative bundles for an enjoyable and entertaining weekend and we all left with a beautiful shade to bring home."

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"I'm so glad you enjoyed your weekend Karina. You certainly were a fabulously creative group and your lampshade was gorgeous."

Karina Holland reviewed: Bespoke hand stitched Roman blinds - 1-2-1 workshop - Ebberston, North Yorkshire

"This course was great – I was initially a little anxious taking on such a large project, however I had been on one of the lampshade courses Jacqueline has run in the past and she was so encouraging throughout that I thought I’d give it a try. She showed us step by step and was on hand to answer all our questions. I have left the weekend with a beautiful blind ready and confident to begin designing ones for our spare room!"

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"Fantastic, you now have all the skills to tackle larger projects. I'm looking forward to seeing the new blind in your spare room. Please send me a picture when your project is complete."

Karina Holland reviewed: Lampshade making - Gathered & Pleated shades - 2 day Weekend Workshop Retreat, Rydal Lodge, Ambleside

"This course was fantastic! It was the first course of this type I had ever gone to so was a bit nervous– I was so surprised I completed day 2 with a beautiful shade gathered at the top and bottom. I loved it so much I decided to go back again to learn how to do box pleats at the top and gathered at the bottom. Jacqueline was so encouraging, allowing us to go at our own speed, ensuring that we were confident at each stage. I am now slowly going around our house getting creative, adding splashes of colour with unique lampshades to different rooms."

JSInteriorsUK responded:

"You are a pleasure to teach Karina and your home looks beautiful with all the new soft furnishing, please keep sending me photos as I love to see my students shades in their forever homes."

Becki & Paulo reviewed: One to one pottery throwing class in Worksop

"We made a detour to come spend an afternoon with Harriet and we aren't the type that are normally into pottery...however. Harriet made it fun, interactive and just...well..pretty hilarious. We had a great afternoon with her and came out with more than we expected (We were expecting to only be capable of ashtrays) but we actually made some awesome pots with her tutelage! She's an amazing human being and teacher, I can't recommend her highly enough. She kept great communication before our session too, she's a real star. I promise if you book with her, you won't regret it!"

Amanda Johnson reviewed: Easel Weasel Wednesday Art workshops - Derbyshire Peak District

"Denise, I just wanted to thank you so much for yesterday. Now I'm looking at my painting with fresh eyes I'm really pleased with it. It's exactly how I saw it in my head, and I prefer it to the painting I showed you that I wasn't happy about. I'm going to finish it today and bring it with me next week for your critique. Thanks for all your advice, it's really helped me a lot."

Aly Warner reviewed: Improvers crochet workshop ~ crochet mandala frame with Made in Winchester

"I took part in this workshop to advance my novice crochet skills, Becca is a great tutor and has a lovely way of making everyone feel welcome while ensuring everyone gets great support when needed. I love taking Becca's classes and highly recommend them."

Made in Winchester responded:

"Thank you Aly, its lovely to know how much you enjoy the classes."

Rachel Dickens reviewed: Needle felt a sunshine fox

"I attended today (31.08) and had a really lovely time. My first time felting and I was taken through each stage of the process with encouragement and support. I intend to attend again."

Felt Fabulous Gifts responded:

"Thank you Rachel, I'm glad you enjoyed it!"

Joyce Usher reviewed: Bespoke candle making workshop - Edinburgh

"Enjoyable morning. Kerryanne was very welcoming, very informative and answered all questons asked. Learned more than I thought I could about candle making. Would highly recommend."

Bob Stafford reviewed: One day slab-building clay workshop

"Had a wonderful day with a talented artist and teacher. Learnt a lot in one day about surface decoration that is going to feed into my ceramics work. Met lovely people with shared enthusiasm. Highly recommended! Cant wait to work with Louise again."

Sugi Ceramics responded:

"Thanks Bob for hosting the workshop. It was lovely to be at your workshop again and work with yourself, Joe and your lovely students. I feel really excited about how their surfaces will develop as a result! I look forward to hosting your Pal Tiya workshop in Suffolk soon. (Great cuppa tea!!)"

James reviewed: Candle making class & bubbly in Brighton & Hove

"Lovely introduction to candle making. Charlie is a sweetheart. Recommend. Brownies are amazing btw."

Mark Seymour reviewed: Making a Handmade Belt with Nigel Armitage

"I booked a one on one with Nigel to learn the basics of making a leather sheath. I came away with lots of new skills and had a great day. Will definitely be booking a second day soon. Nigel is a great teacher and his new workshop is to die for. Thank you Mark"

Annette Harrison reviewed: Inspired to stitch - a two day fabric collage and handstitch course

"A lovely course in a beautiful setting. Amanda was very generous with her knowledge and experience and it was interesting to look at textiles from an art perspective through the many books Amanda made available, and how the two genres can inform each other. Using simple running stitch in different ways against a background of collage fabrics was relaxing and the results were pleasing. I have continued to work on the pieces I started during the course and now have the confidence to try more. Excellent."

Amanda Duke Artist responded:

"Thankyou for your review Annette. I am so pleased that you enjoyed the course and would love to see your final stitched pieces when they are complete. I hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes, Amanda"